The psychology of religion is the study of individuals’ religious beliefs, experiences and attitudes from a psychological standpoint. It investigates how religious beliefs are formed, how they affect a person’s emotional, cognitive and developmental processes, the sources of religious motivation, spiritual transformation experiences, and the relationship between religion and human behaviour. By aiming to make sense of religious life at both the individual and social levels, the psychology of religion serves as a bridge between psychology and theology. The field continues to develop within the framework of contemporary psychological theory and current scientific approaches, drawing on diverse research methods.